Silent Sunday – October 29, 2023
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Category Archives: Toronto
Road Trip – Day One
…Toronto to Cornwall
We got a late start on Friday. Kevin’s appointment took longer than he planned on and consequently we didn’t leave Toronto till 1:00. Normally that time would have avoided rush hour but it is Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend and everyone was trying to get out of the city early. The first hour of our trip was just getting out of Toronto.
We arrived in Cornwall 5 1/2 hours later. The hotel had a nice restaurant attached to it so we decided to take advantage of this convenience. The weather was not advantageous for walking and it turned out that there was not a lot to see in Cornwall so we had an early night.
The next morning we had breakfast in the same restaurant and then packed the car for day two of our trip.
Wordless Wednesday – Oct. 4, 2023
…two days late
Silent Sunday – October 1, 2023
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Textures in Art at MOCA
…Phyllida Barlow’s Eleven Columns
At the end of our son’s trip to Toronto we decided to check out the new Fall show at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). The one exhibition featured the British artist, Phyllida Barlows who sadly passed away earlier this year. Her installations were created from inexpensive, low grade materials such as cardboard, fabric, plywood, styrofoam and cement. As a result her pieces are very textural and fun to look at.
Pull Up a Seat Challenge – Take a Load Off…..
…after a long hot day at the CNE
Thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2023/09/15/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2023-week-37/
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Late Bloomer
…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Promptshttps://weeklyprompts.com/2023/09/13/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-late-bloomer/
While at baking this past week we noticed that the garden bed behind the inn was producing some very late butternut squash. Sadly many of these won’t grow to maturity because they are very late bloomers but you never know. If we get a few more weeks of warm summer weather some of them might have a chance.
Thursday Trio – Sept. 14, 2023
…To Bury the Truth
A trio of paintings with a somber message. These pieces were done by an indigenous artist, Amber Smith Quail that I have had the privilege to get to know this past year. They are part of her show at WAAC called Nawemaa / to be related.
If you have any trios you’d like to share, serious or funny, please copy my link and post it into your post. I’ll get a pingback and will be sure to check it out.
Wordless Wednesday – September 14,
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Japan and Beyond
…Myra Evans’ solo show at the Ruth Upjohn Gallery
After a month long trip to Japan, Myra was inspired to create these beautiful works of art.
She is a Toronto based artist and currently a member of the Women’s Art Association of Canada.
Myra integrates her own photographic images, along with digital technology and collage materials to create evocative and multi-layered paintings.
If you’re in Toronto, the show is on till September 20. Myra will be in the gallery Saturday, September 16. Gallery hours: 11:00 to 5:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
23 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto, ON
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